Percy Rodney "P.R." Sowder1,2,3,4

M, b. December 4, 1919, d. July 28, 1990
FatherJohn Harvey "Brud" Sowder5,1,2,6 b. December 12, 1874, d. September 22, 1959
MotherMary Catherine Webb5,1,2,6 b. February 13, 1876, d. September 12, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 223-24-0783.7 Percy Rodney "P.R." Sowder was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.8 He married Eva Mae Divers.3,4 Percy Rodney "P.R." Sowder was born on December 4, 1919 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,7 He died on July 28, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.3,7 He Percy Rodney Sowder, age 69, of 3931 Richland Avenue, N.W., died Saturday, July 28, 1990. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church and was a retired driver for Valley Metro Corp. He was a member of Roanoke Council No. 173 U.C.T. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Eva Divers Sowder; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon S. and Tom Lowery; three grandchildren, Alicia, Amanda, and T.J. Horne, all of Roanoke; four sisters, Mrs. Grace Pendleton, Mrs. Louise Akers, both of Rocky Mount; Mrs. Sadie Bussey, Providence Forge; Mrs. Edith Holt, Hyattsville, Md; three brothers, Ernest F. Sowder, Roanoke County; Dr. Wilson Sowder, Jacksonville, Fla; John G. Sowder, Providence Forge. on July 29, 1990.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 72, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 27, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 144, District 34-1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Farm laborer6

Family

Eva Mae Divers b. January 1, 1917, d. January 31, 2013
Marriage*Percy Rodney "P.R." Sowder married Eva Mae Divers.3,4 
Child
  • Sharon Sowder3,4

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Percy Rodney Sowder obituary in the Jul 29, 1990 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Mae Divers Sowder obituary in the Feb 3, 2013 edition.
  5. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the John Harvey Sowder obituary in the Sep 23, 1969 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2770] Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSiman=1&GScid=50284&GRid=42079366&CRid=50284&

Judge John Grady Sowder1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 17, 1918, d. August 23, 2010
FatherJohn Harvey "Brud" Sowder6,1,7,8,9,2,3,5 b. December 12, 1874, d. September 22, 1959
MotherMary Catherine Webb6,1,7,8,9,2,3,5 b. February 13, 1876, d. September 12, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 230-10-0119.10 Judge John Grady Sowder was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.2,11 He was born on November 17, 1918 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia.10,2,4,5,12 He married Anne Creighton Orange on October 11, 1944 at Holdcroft, Charles City Co., Virginia.2,13,14,3 Judge John Grady Sowder married Mabel Louise Redd on April 5, 1963 at Henrico Co., Virginia.2,15,3 Judge John Grady Sowder died on August 23, 2010 at Virginia at age 91.10,2,12 He The Honorable Judge John Grady (Johnny) Sowder, Chief Judge of the 9th District Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court of Virginia, died peacefully on Monday, August 23, 2010. Born on November 17, 1918, in Callaway, Va., he is the last surviving sibling of 13 children born to John H. "Brud" and Mary Sowder. Besides his parents and siblings, he was preceded in death by his wife of 21 years, Anne Orange Sowder; and his wife of 40 years, Mabel Redd Sowder. He is survived by his beloved daughters, Susan Bates (Frank), of Providence Forge, and Catherine C. Sowder (Brian Willoughby), of Nashville, Tenn; his devoted grandchildren, Anne Thompson (Grant), of Perth, Australia, John L. Gregory (Kelly), of Knoxville, Tenn., R. Allen Gregory (Lynneah Young), of Kansas City, Mo., and Maria C. Bates, of Providence Forge; and three great-grandchildren, Leigha, Allie and Alec. Mr. Sowder was a stand-out athlete competing in football, basketball and baseball at Callaway High School. Upon graduation, he served in the Merchant Marines and then entered Virginia Tech. He walked onto the Tech football team, and served as Captain of the State Championship boxing team prior to his 1940 graduation with a degree in Agricultural Education, Forestry and Wildlife. In 1941 he accepted a position with the Game and Inland Fisheries in Providence Forge, which became his lifelong home. Johnny was called to service and joined the Aviation Cadets during World War II. In 1943 he was sent to Yale for radio communications and received a commission as 2nd LT. in the United States Army Air Corps. He was selected to study radar and electronics at Harvard's Engineering program; learned radar countermeasures at Eglin Field and was awarded wings as a flying officer. He was separated from service in 1946, but was briefly recalled during the Korean Conflict. Johnny enrolled in law classes in a special program for returning war veterans. During this period he worked as a real estate appraiser for the State Department of Taxation, Henrico County, and formed and managed Chickahominy Motors, a local, family owned Ford Dealership. After passing the Bar in February 1954, he practiced general law in Providence Forge, and served as New Kent's Commonwealth Attorney from 1958 until being appointed County Judge for New Kent and Charles City counties in 1961. He became Chief Judge of the Ninth District Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court in 1973 where he presided until his retirement in 1986. He then became an active Substitute Judge in the Virginia Judicial System until 2008. Judge Sowder served professionally as a member of the Williamsburg, Richmond and Colonial Bar Associations; the Judicial Council of the Virginia State Bar; president of the Association of County and Municipal Court Judges (1965 to 1970) and as Vice President (1964 to 1965); and Secretary-Treasurer of the Association of District Court Judges (1970 to 1981). Within the community, he was on the governing board and taught Sunday School at Memorial Methodist Church; was active in the Ruritan Club and was commander of the American Legion Post. He was instrumental in the formation of the Providence Forge Fire Department and served as a volunteer fireman. He served on the Board of Directors of The Bank of West Point from its inception until 1973. Currently, Johnny held memberships in the Mann Page Masonic Lodge #157, and at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in New Kent. He was a proud American, devoted to his children, grandchildren, extended family and all things Virginia Tech. He loved life, people, travel, discovering and learning new skills. At his death, he was working on a novel. He had an amazing sense of humor and never forgot a joke, or passed up an opportunity to tell one. As his resume indicates, he was truly a jack of all trades and a master of many. His remains rest at Vincent Funeral Home in Providence Forge, Va. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2010, at the funeral home, with a Masonic Service at 7 p.m. A celebration of his life begins 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 28, 2010, also at the funeral home, with interment following in Washington Memorial Park and a reception at Wallace Manor in Providence Forge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Providence Forge Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 177, Providence Forge, Va. 23140. on August 25, 2010.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 72, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 27, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 144, District 34-1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8

Family 1

Anne Creighton Orange b. December 25, 1920, d. March 12, 1962
Marriage*Judge John Grady Sowder married Anne Creighton Orange on October 11, 1944 at Holdcroft, Charles City Co., Virginia.2,13,14,3 
Children
  • Susan Leigh Sowder2,14,3
  • Catherine Craig Sowder2,14

Family 2

Mabel Louise Redd b. September 30, 1917, d. October 27, 2005
Marriage*Judge John Grady Sowder married Mabel Louise Redd on April 5, 1963 at Henrico Co., Virginia.2,15,3 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Grady Sowder obituary in the Aug 25, 2010 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the John Harvey Sowder obituary in the Sep 23, 1969 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1789] Florida Times-Union, The, From the Wilson Thomas Sowder obituary in the Feb 23, 2007 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3415] Washington Memorial Park & Mausoleums, Henrico Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Anne Orange Sowder obituary in the Mar 14, 1962 edition.
  15. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Mabel Louise Redd Shipp Sowder obituary in the Oct 28, 2005 edition.

Dr. Wilson Thomas Sowder1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 27, 1910, d. February 16, 2007
FatherJohn Harvey "Brud" Sowder6,1,7,8,2,3 b. December 12, 1874, d. September 22, 1959
MotherMary Catherine Webb6,1,7,8,2,3 b. February 13, 1876, d. September 12, 1973
     His Social Security Number was 579-54-7356.9 Dr. Wilson Thomas Sowder was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.4 He was born on February 27, 1910 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.9,2,3,4 He married Lucille Marguerite Leslie on December 21, 1933 at Jackson Co., Missouri.2,10,5 Dr. Wilson Thomas Sowder died on February 16, 2007 at Florida at age 96.9,2,4 He Dr. Wilson Thomas Sowder, 96, died peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2007, a few days before his 97th birthday. He was born February 27, 1910 in Callaway, Virginia, the son of John Harvey and Mary Catherine Webb Sowder. He had lived in Jacksonville more than 60 years. Dr. Sowder was predeceased by his beloved wife of more than 70 years, Lucille Marguerite Leslie Sowder, who died in July 2004, aged 96. He is survived by his three children: Dr. Wilson Thomas Sowder, Jr. (Zoraida) of Fort Lauderdale; Jane Sowder Palmer (Harvey) and James Leslie Sowder (Rita) of Jacksonville; by his eight grandchildren: John Riley Sowder, Paul Leslie Sowder, Amy Elizabeth Sowder, Kathleen Lucille Palmer Slama (Robert), Laura Leslie Palmer, David Thomas Palmer (Stacie), Edward Rugg Sowder, and Anne Marie Sowder Chance (Tony); and by his two great-grandchildren: Max Charles Rocha and Adam Vincent Slama. He is also survived by the last of his eleven siblings, his brother, Judge John Sowder of Providence Forge, Virginia, and a number of nieces and nephews. Dr. Sowder received his early education at the Phoebe Needles School in Callaway, Virginia and the Blue Ridge School in St. George, Virginia. He attended the University of Virginia for undergraduate pre-medical studies, and received his M.D. degree in 1932 from the University of Virginia Medical School. He interned at the University Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa, where he met and married Lucille, an R.N., and served a residency at St. Luke's Hospital in San Francisco before receiving a commission in the U.S. Public Health Service in 1934. Dr. Sowder served at Marine Hospitals in Baltimore and Seattle, with the U.S. Coast Guard in Alaska, and at the U.S. Quarantine Station on Angel Island/San Francisco before receiving his Master of Public Health degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health. He then served in Tennessee, Pensacola, Tampa, and Jacksonville before being assigned to the Navy and the War Shipping Administration as a Consultant on Preventable Diseases during World War II. In 1945 Dr. Sowder was given a leave of absence without pay from the U.S. Public Health Service to become the State Health Officer of Florida, in which capacity he served for many years, reappointed by a number of governors. During his tenure as State Health Officer, with the dedication of the many health workers throughout the state, Florida came to be considered a model in the field of public health. He served as president of the Florida Public Health Association, the American Association ofPublic Health Physicians, the State and Territorial Health Officers Association, as Chairman of the Preventive Medicine Section of the American Medical Association, and as a member of the U.S. delegation to the World Health Organization, at different times during his career. During his retirement years, Dr. Sowder enjoyed travel, his grandchildren, gardening, the study of several languages, and working on family history. Although he loved Florida, he never forgot his Virginia roots, and spent much of his time there until he was no longer able to travel. He also wrote a book about his life and career. The family very much appreciates the caring ministry of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where Dr. Sowder was a member for 60 years. We would like to thank his excellent caregivers: Rita Carter, Debreah Fageol, Ruth Hinkle, Phyllis Partridge, Elizabeth Pettigrew, and Devina Thomas. We would also like to thank E. Russell Jackson, Jr., Dr. Richard D. Glock and his staff, the excellent staff ofLife Care of Jacksonville, Community Hospice, and Drs. Camacho and Decker for their care. A man of integrity, honor, humor, faith, and love of family, Dr. Sowder will be greatly missed. on February 23, 2007.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 144, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 72, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 27, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 25, District 99-180, Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee11

Occupation

1940Doctor11

Family

Lucille Marguerite Leslie b. December 24, 1907, d. July 19, 2004
Marriage*Dr. Wilson Thomas Sowder married Lucille Marguerite Leslie on December 21, 1933 at Jackson Co., Missouri.2,10,5 
Children
  • Jane Sowder2,10
  • James Leslie Sowder2,10
  • Dr. Wilson Thomas Sowder Jr.2,10,11

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1789] Florida Times-Union, The, From the Wilson Thomas Sowder obituary in the Feb 23, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  6. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the John Harvey Sowder obituary in the Sep 23, 1969 edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1789] Florida Times-Union, The, From the Lucille Marguerite Leslie Sowder obituary in the Jul 21, 2004 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Charles Lee Stuart1,2

M, b. July 20, 1894, d. February, 1979
     Charles Lee Stuart was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 228-01-2267.3 He married Elizabeth Kate Gray, daughter of Howard Columbus Gray and Katherine Eva "Kate" Garnand.1 Charles Lee Stuart was born on July 20, 1894 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jul 20, 1895.3,2 He died in February, 1979 at age 84.3

Family

Elizabeth Kate Gray b. March 13, 1904, d. November 18, 1980
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Kate Gray, daughter of Howard Columbus Gray and Katherine Eva "Kate" Garnand.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Alfred Jacob Sandorff1,2,3,4

M, b. June 13, 1903, d. November, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 072-07-6264.5 Alfred Jacob Sandorff was born on June 13, 1903 at New Jersey.5,4 He married Harriet Edwards Sowder, daughter of Valentine Marion Sowder and Susan Adelaide "Sue" Edwards, on July 16, 1928 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1,3 Alfred Jacob Sandorff died in November, 1970 at Pennsylvania at age 67.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 121, District 1224, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania2
1940Dwelling 123, District 32-115, Niagara Falls, Niagara Co., New York6

Occupation

1930Grinding house ceramic engineer2
1940Abrasives sales manager6

Family

Harriet Edwards Sowder b. June 17, 1902, d. November 11, 1989
Marriage*Alfred Jacob Sandorff married Harriet Edwards Sowder, daughter of Valentine Marion Sowder and Susan Adelaide "Sue" Edwards, on July 16, 1928 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Mary T. Sowder obituary in the Aug 9, 1965 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3157] Philadelphia County Pennsylvania Clerk of the Orphans' Court., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index, 1885-1951.
  4. [S6505] Unknown compiler, New York, Military Service Cards, 1816-1979.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S6507] Goldfinch Funeral Home, online http://www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com/, From the Susan Sandorff Bayan obituary.

Charles Cyrus Kapp1,2,3

M, b. April 20, 1926, d. April 3, 2017
     Charles Cyrus Kapp Charles Kapp of Clarion passed away peacefully at his home on April 3, 2017. He was 90 years of age. Born on April 20, 1926 he was the son of the late Charles Arthur and Flora (Shorts) Kapp of Kossuth. He was married for 65 years to the former Virginia Zerbe, who survives. Charles was a dragline operator for 45 years and retired from C & K Coal in 1996. He enjoyed gardening, refinishing furniture, and playing with his great-grandchildren. He took great pride in the fact that he taught all of his grandchildren to drive and ride their first bicycles. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Clarion and served on church council for St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Kossuth for many years. Charles is survived by his wife; his sister, Joyce Lehman of Cranberry; his three sons, David and his wife, Debbie, of Gibsonia, PA, Steve and his wife Carol, of Goose Creek, SC, and Philip and his wife, Brenda, of Clarion. He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren, Lanny Kapp and his wife, Michelle, of Old Saybrook, CT, Nathan Kapp and his wife Amanda, of Monroeville, PA, Brianne Roth and her husband Joel, of Canton, GA, Charles Kapp and his wife Meghan, of Myrtle Beach, SC, Brittany Kapp and her fiancé, Travis McBride, of Forest Hills, PA, Erin Kapp, of Middleton, WI, Dana Kapp, of Allison Park, PA, and Jessica Kapp, of Columbia, SC. Also surviving are the "apples of his eyes," his great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Joshua, Lauren, Makela, Luciana, Jace, and Paige. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Harold, Paul, Richard, and Ralph Kapp; and one sister, Edna Mae Hill.4 He was born on April 20, 1926 at Shippenville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.3,4 He married Virginia Zerbe, daughter of Homer Wilson Zerbe and Amanda Josephia Pfendler, circa 1952.1,2,5,4 Charles Cyrus Kapp died on April 3, 2017 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 90.4

Family

Virginia Zerbe
Marriage*He married Virginia Zerbe, daughter of Homer Wilson Zerbe and Amanda Josephia Pfendler, circa 1952.1,2,5,4 
Children
  • David Kapp4
  • Steve Kapp4
  • Philip Kapp4

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Homer W. Zerbe obituary in the Aug 24, 1973 edition.
  2. [S9965] Memorial Chapels and Crematory, online www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com, From the Charlotte Mae Bradish obituary.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S9554] Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.goblefh.net, From the Charles Kapp obituary.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Robert Sherman Zerbe obituary.

Charlotte Mae Zerbe1,2,3,4

F, b. July 28, 1938, d. April 14, 2010
FatherHomer Wilson Zerbe1,2,3,5,6 b. December 23, 1890, d. August 22, 1973
MotherAmanda Josephia Pfendler1,2,3,5,6 b. September 21, 1905, d. September 17, 1998
     Charlotte Mae Zerbe Charlotte Mae Bradish, one of eight children born to the union of Homer W. and Amanda Josepha (Pfendler) Zerbe, was born July 28, 1938 on a farm in Lucinda, Pennsylvania. As a young girl, Charlotte and her family moved from Lucinda to Knox, Pennsylvania where she grew up and graduated from high school. On December 20, 1958, Charlotte married the love of her life, William D. Bradish. They shared over 51 years of marriage together and many wonderful memories. They were blessed with two children: Susan and William. Due to the fact that William was in the military, Charlotte and the family became very adept at packing up and moving to new and exciting places. They lived in Colorado, Texas, Kansas, Maryland, Kentucky and also spent time in Germany. Charlotte preferred a simple life. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, working in her garden and caring for the lawn. She liked playing cards, especially Yukor and Canasta and loved the Carol Burnett Show. The thing she enjoyed the most was reading. She loved losing herself in other worlds while reading her books. Most importantly, she cherished those times spent with her family and friends. Charlotte passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, April 14, 2010 in her home after putting up a long and courageous fight against lung cancer. She had attained the age of 71 years, 8 months and 17 days. She will be sadly missed, by all those that knew and loved her. Charlotte leaves to cherish her memory her husband, William Dudley Bradish, Jr; two children: Susan K. Bradish and her husband James Ivan Magee of Nicholasville, KY and William D Bradish and his wife Carla of Waynesville, MO; two sisters: Virginia Kapp and her husband Charles of Clarion, PA and Bernice Knight of Charlotte, NC; two brothers: William Zerbe and his wife Nancy and Dennis Zerbe and his wife Kay, all of Knox, PA; two sisters-in-law: June Zerbe of St. Petersburg, PA and Carol Zerbe of Cranberry, PA; several other relatives and friends. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers: Howard and Robert Zerbe and Donald Zerbe and his wife Lois and son Ricky.3 She was buried at Camp Nelson National Cemetery, RR#3 6980 Danville Road, Nicholasville, Jessamine Co., Kentucky.7,8 Her Social Security Number was 209-30-2994.9 She was born on July 28, 1938 at Lucinda, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.3,9,8 As of December 20, 1958,her married name was Bradish.3 She married William Dudley Bradish Jr. on December 20, 1958.1,3,4,5 Charlotte Mae Zerbe died on April 14, 2010 at Waynesville, Pulaski Co., Missouri, at age 71.3,9,8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 84, District 16-17, Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania2

Family

William Dudley Bradish Jr. b. October 13, 1936, d. November 2, 2016
Marriage*Charlotte Mae Zerbe married William Dudley Bradish Jr. on December 20, 1958.1,3,4,5 
Children
  • Susan K. Bradish3,4
  • William D. Bradish3,4

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Homer W. Zerbe obituary in the Aug 24, 1973 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9965] Memorial Chapels and Crematory, online www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com, From the Charlotte Mae Bradish obituary.
  4. [S9967] Jessamine Journal, The, From the William Dudley Bradish, Jr. obituary in the Nov 9, 2016 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Robert Sherman Zerbe obituary.
  6. [S9969] McEntire-Weaver Funeral Home Inc., online www.mcentire-weaverfuneralhome.com, From the William Homer Zerbe obituary.
  7. [S9051] Camp Nelson National Cemetery, Jessamine Co., KY, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William Dudley Bradish Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 13, 1936, d. November 2, 2016
     William Dudley Bradish Jr. was buried at Camp Nelson National Cemetery, RR#3 6980 Danville Road, Nicholasville, Jessamine Co., Kentucky.4,5,6 He was born on October 13, 1936 at Butler, Butler Co., Pennsylvania.4,6 He married Charlotte Mae Zerbe, daughter of Homer Wilson Zerbe and Amanda Josephia Pfendler, on December 20, 1958.1,2,4,7 William Dudley Bradish Jr. died on November 2, 2016 at Wilmore, Jessamine Co., Kentucky, at age 80.4,6 He William Dudley Bradish, Jr. of Wilmore, Kentucky died peacefully in his sleep Nov. 2nd, 2016. He was 80 years of age. “Bill” was born Oct. 13th, 1936 in Butler, Pennsylvania to Minerva (Rennard) and William Bradish. He grew up in the area around Oil City and loved fishing the Allegheny River. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Dec. 8th, 1955, and proudly served for 27 years, including two tours each in Korea and Vietnam. He was a gunsmith for 18 years, and was an avid hunter and fisherman all his life. He retired from the military in 1985 as a MSG (E8) and settled near Waynesville, Missouri where he lived with his wife, Charlotte Mae (Zerbe) Bradish, of 52 years, until her death in 2010. He then moved to Nicholasville, Kentucky, to live with his daughter, Susan and her husband, Jim Magee, for five years, where he joined Troy Presbyterian Church in Versailles, Kentucky. He made his final move to Thomson Hood Veteran’s Center in Wilmore, Kentucky, in Aug. 2015. He is survived by his son, William Bradish and wife Carla of Waynesville, Missouri, and by his daughter and son-in-law, Susan Bradish and Jim Magee of Nicholasville, Kentucky. His final resting place will be Camp Nelson National Cemetery where he will be interred with his wife in a service with full military honors. Details will be announced at a later date. on November 9, 2016.4

Family

Charlotte Mae Zerbe b. July 28, 1938, d. April 14, 2010
Marriage*He married Charlotte Mae Zerbe, daughter of Homer Wilson Zerbe and Amanda Josephia Pfendler, on December 20, 1958.1,2,4,7 
Children
  • Susan K. Bradish2,4
  • William D. Bradish2,4

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Homer W. Zerbe obituary in the Aug 24, 1973 edition.
  2. [S9965] Memorial Chapels and Crematory, online www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com, From the Charlotte Mae Bradish obituary.
  3. [S9966] Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Fort Leonard Wood, Pulaski Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9967] Jessamine Journal, The, From the William Dudley Bradish, Jr. obituary in the Nov 9, 2016 edition.
  5. [S9051] Camp Nelson National Cemetery, Jessamine Co., KY, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Robert Sherman Zerbe obituary.

William Homer Zerbe1,2,3,4

M, b. March 18, 1936, d. December 18, 2019
FatherHomer Wilson Zerbe1,2,3,5,4 b. December 23, 1890, d. August 22, 1973
MotherAmanda Josephia Pfendler1,2,3,5,4 b. September 21, 1905, d. September 17, 1998
     William Homer Zerbe William Homer Zerbe, 83, of Knox, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, following an extended illness. Born March 18, 1936, in Lucinda, Bill was the son of the late Homer and Amanda Zerbe. Bill attended Huefner School. He served in the Army, worked for Knox Glass Containers for 25 years then owned and operated WMH Zerbe Drilling for 25 years. On April 11, 1958, Bill married Nancy Miller who he celebrated over 60 years of marriage with. Bill was a member of the NRA. He enjoyed boating, hunting, fishing, watching the Steelers and Pirates and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Along with his wife Bill is survived by his children Greg Zerbe of Knox, Pamela Zerbe-Orvis of Knox and Brenda (Cyrus) Clark of Shippenville; his grandchildren Amanda (Kyle) Anger of Shippenville, Chris (Kate Freeman) Orvis of Greensburg, Caitlin Orvis of Knox, Pastor Brenton (Brianna) Clark of Chambersburg, Cierra (Dan Herring) Orvis of Warren OH; his great grandchildren Leon, Cyrus and Debbie Clark, Robbie, Eli, Harold and Aurelia Anger, Alanna Freeman and Vivian Orvis. Also surviving are two sisters Virginia Kapp of Clarion and Bernice Knight of Charlotte, NC, and three sisters in law June Zerbe of St. Petersburg, Carole Zerbe of Cranberry and Kay Zerbe of Knox. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers Donald Zerbe, Howard Zerbe, Robert Zerbe and Dennis Zerbe and a sister Charlotte Zerbe Bradish. Per Bill’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral. A private memorial service will be held by the family.4 He was born on March 18, 1936 at Lucinda, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.4 He married Nancy Miller on April 11, 1958.4 William Homer Zerbe died on December 18, 2019 at Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 83.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 84, District 16-17, Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania2

Family

Nancy Miller
Marriage*William Homer Zerbe married Nancy Miller on April 11, 1958.4 
Children
  • Greg Zerbe4
  • Pamela Zerbe4
  • Brenda Zerbe4

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Homer W. Zerbe obituary in the Aug 24, 1973 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9965] Memorial Chapels and Crematory, online www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com, From the Charlotte Mae Bradish obituary.
  4. [S9969] McEntire-Weaver Funeral Home Inc., online www.mcentire-weaverfuneralhome.com, From the William Homer Zerbe obituary.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Robert Sherman Zerbe obituary.

Dennis Allen Zerbe1,2,3

M, b. July 27, 1943, d. November 14, 2012
FatherHomer Wilson Zerbe1,2,4,3,5 b. December 23, 1890, d. August 22, 1973
MotherAmanda Josephia Pfendler1,2,4,3,5 b. September 21, 1905, d. September 17, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 168-32-4595.6 Dennis Allen Zerbe Dennis A. Zerbe, age 69 of Knox, died Wednesday morning, November 14, 2012, following an illness. Born July 27, 1943 in Lucinda, he was a son of the late Homer and Amanda Pfendler Zerbe. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from January of 1961 until December 1963. During his enlistment he was stationed throughout Europe. Denny worked for C & K Coal Company, Grief Brothers and Timberline and owned The Carriage Inn Restaurant in Knox for 22 years. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He shared that love with his family on their many summer trips to Canada. On June 18, 1966, he married the former Kay Wetzel. Denny is survived by his wife and their three children: Rick Zerbe and his wife, Deb, of Knox; Amanda Zerbe and her fiancé, Jeff “Woody” McCleary, also of Knox and Linda Miller and her husband, Todd, of Seneca; Five grandchildren: Emily, Garett and Jessica Zerbe of Knox and Logan and Cassidy Miller of Seneca. Also surviving are two sisters: Virginia Kapp and her husband, Chuck and Bernice Knight; one brother, Bill Zerbe and his wife, Nancy and sisters-in-law: June Zerbe, Carol Zerbe and Barb Black LaPierre and her husband, Paul; one brother-in-law, Bill Bradish and Denny’s beloved dogs, Lucky and Canon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister: Howard Zerbe, Robert Zerbe, Don Zerbe and Charlotte Bradish. He was also preceded in death by brothers-in-law, Jeff Knight and James Black and Charles Knight. In honoring Denny’s wishes, there will be no public calling hours or funeral service.3 He was born on July 27, 1943 at Lucinda, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.3,6 He married Kay Wetzel on June 18, 1966.3 Dennis Allen Zerbe died on November 14, 2012 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 69.3,6

Family

Kay Wetzel
Marriage*He married Kay Wetzel on June 18, 1966.3 
Children
  • Rick Zerbe3
  • Amanda Zerbe3
  • Linda Zerbe3

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Homer W. Zerbe obituary in the Aug 24, 1973 edition.
  2. [S9965] Memorial Chapels and Crematory, online www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com, From the Charlotte Mae Bradish obituary.
  3. [S9610] Rupert Funeral Homes, online www.rupertfuneralhomes.com, From the Dennis A. Zerbe obituary.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Robert Sherman Zerbe obituary.
  5. [S9969] McEntire-Weaver Funeral Home Inc., online www.mcentire-weaverfuneralhome.com, From the William Homer Zerbe obituary.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Robert Sherman Zerbe1,2,3

M, b. October 15, 1940, d. August 13, 2009
FatherHomer Wilson Zerbe1,2,3,4 b. December 23, 1890, d. August 22, 1973
MotherAmanda Josephia Pfendler1,2,3,4 b. September 21, 1905, d. September 17, 1998
     Robert Sherman Zerbe was buried at Phipps Cemetery, Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.5,3 His Social Security Number was 168-32-4599.6 He Robert Sherman Zerbe, age 68, 0f Cranberry (Fern), died Thursday evening, August 13, 2009 at the Clarion Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born October 15, 1940 in Lucinda, he was a son of the late Homer W. and Amanda (Pfendler) Zerbe. He married Carol Etzel in the Seneca United Methodist Church on August 12, 1960. She survives. Mr. Zerbe was retired. He worked as a driver/salesman for Hays Baking Company for 28 years. He spent 7 years working as an independent contractor with his nephew, Jim Zerbe and was the co-owner of Keystone Water Well Service. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Shippenville where he formerly served on Counsel. He was a Webelos leader and committee member for Boy Scouts of America Troop # 55 of Ninevah and was a lifetime member of the NRA and North American Hunting Club. He enjoyed fishing, particularly trips to Canada with his sons and their families, hunting with his family and especially with his grandchildren, woodworking, gardening, building ponds with his bulldozer and bird watching. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons: Alan Zerbe and his wife, Rona, of Cranberry; John Zerbe and his wife, Sharon, of Wexford and Eric Zerbe and his wife, Kenda, of Cranberry. Seven grandchildren: Noel, Kayla, Shane, Anthony, Colby, Thomas and Benjamin Zerbe. Three sisters: Virginia Kapp and her husband, Charles, of Clarion; Bernice Knight of Charlotte, NC (formerly of Clarion); Charlotte Bradish and her husband, Bill, of Waynesville, Missouri. Two brothers: Bill Zerbe and his wife, Nancy, of Knox and Dennis Zerbe and his wife, Kay, also of Knox. Sister-in-law, June Zerbe of St. Petersburg. In-laws: Ken and Jone Etzel of Seneca; Jane and Randy Marchinke of Kennerdell and Marsha and Dan Vogan of Seneca. Numerous nieces and nephews and special neighbors, Ashlee and Derek Black. Mr. Zerbe was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Howard Zerbe and Don Zerbe and his wife, Lois. Also a nephew, Rickie Zerbe and a brother-in-law, Jeff (JB) Knight. There will be no viewing at Bob's request. His wish was to be cremated. Friends may pay their respect on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 501 Main Street, Shippenville. A service will be held in Bob's memory at Noon Wednesday in the church. Reverend Gary Hilfiger, pastor at Trinity Lutheran, will officiate. Interment will take place at Phipps Cemetery in Ashland Township, Clarion County.3 He was born on October 15, 1940 at Lucinda, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.3,5,6 He married Carol Etzel on August 12, 1960 at Seneca, Venango Co., Pennsylvania; Their gravestone has a marriage year of 1961.3,5 Robert Sherman Zerbe died on August 13, 2009 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 68.3,5,6

Family

Carol Etzel
Marriage*He married Carol Etzel on August 12, 1960 at Seneca, Venango Co., Pennsylvania; Their gravestone has a marriage year of 1961.3,5 
Children
  • Alan Zerbe3
  • John Zerbe3
  • Eric Zerbe3

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Homer W. Zerbe obituary in the Aug 24, 1973 edition.
  2. [S9965] Memorial Chapels and Crematory, online www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com, From the Charlotte Mae Bradish obituary.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Robert Sherman Zerbe obituary.
  4. [S9969] McEntire-Weaver Funeral Home Inc., online www.mcentire-weaverfuneralhome.com, From the William Homer Zerbe obituary.
  5. [S9968] Phipps Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Sheldon C. Chatham1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May, 1855, d. April 29, 1938
FatherWilliam C. Chatham1,4 b. May 12, 1819, d. November 7, 1855
MotherSarah Clawater1,6,4 b. circa 1816
     Sheldon C. Chatham was buried at Saint Denis Cemetery, 2401 St. Denis Lane, Havertown, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania.4,5 He was born in May, 1855 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania; His death certificate has an incorrect birth date of Feb 1, 1854.4,7 He married Emma Brown before 1877.8,9 Sheldon C. Chatham married Rose Anne McKenna in 1897 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.2,10 Sheldon C. Chatham died on April 29, 1938 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 82.4

Census Records

1860Dwelling 644, Washington Township, DeKalb Co., Missouri1
1870Dwelling 77, Ward 5, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania6
1880Dwelling 16, District 60, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri11
1885Dwelling 148, Atchison, Atchison Co., Kansas8
1895Dwelling 649, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas8
1900Dwelling 86, District 573, Ward 24, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaEnumerated as R. X. Chatham7
1910Dwelling 130, District 826, Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania3
1920Dwelling 74, District 1194, Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania12
1930Dwelling 186, District 443, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania13

Occupation

1885Life insurance8
1895Factory worker8
1900Furniture sales7
1910Department store salesman3
1920Drug store salesman12
1930Furniture salesman13

Family 1

Emma Brown b. circa 1854, d. May 16, 1895
Marriage*Sheldon C. Chatham married Emma Brown before 1877.8,9 
Child

Family 2

Rose Anne McKenna b. July 4, 1864, d. June 11, 1942
Marriage*Sheldon C. Chatham married Rose Anne McKenna in 1897 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.2,10 
Child

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3157] Philadelphia County Pennsylvania Clerk of the Orphans' Court., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index, 1885-1951.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, From the Sheldon C. Chatham death certificate.
  5. [S9271] Saint Denis Cemetery, Delaware Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1890] Kansas State Historical Society, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925.
  9. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, From the Harry C. Chatham death certificate.
  10. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, From the Rose Anne Chatham death certificate.
  11. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, From the Walter E. Chatham death certificate.

Rose Anne McKenna1,2

F, b. July 4, 1864, d. June 11, 1942
     Rose Anne McKenna was buried at Saint Denis Cemetery, 2401 St. Denis Lane, Havertown, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania.2,3 She was born on July 4, 1864 at Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey.2 As of 1897,her married name was Chatham.1 She married Sheldon C. Chatham, son of William C. Chatham and Sarah Clawater, in 1897 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1,2 Rose Anne McKenna died on June 11, 1942 at Haverford Township, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania, at age 77.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 86, District 573, Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania4
1910Dwelling 130, District 826, Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania5
1920Dwelling 74, District 1194, Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania6
1930Dwelling 186, District 443, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania7
1940Dwelling 226, District 51-1141, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania8

Family

Sheldon C. Chatham b. May, 1855, d. April 29, 1938
Marriage*Rose Anne McKenna married Sheldon C. Chatham, son of William C. Chatham and Sarah Clawater, in 1897 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3157] Philadelphia County Pennsylvania Clerk of the Orphans' Court., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index, 1885-1951.
  2. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, From the Rose Anne Chatham death certificate.
  3. [S9271] Saint Denis Cemetery, Delaware Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, From the Walter E. Chatham death certificate.

Emma Brown1,2

F, b. circa 1854, d. May 16, 1895
     Emma Brown was buried at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.3 She was born circa 1854 at Pennsylvania.1 As of before 1877,her married name was Chatham.4 She married Sheldon C. Chatham, son of William C. Chatham and Sarah Clawater, before 1877.1,2 Emma Brown died on May 16, 1895 at Leavenworth Co., Kansas.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 16, District 60, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri4
1885Dwelling 148, Atchison, Atchison Co., Kansas1
1895Dwelling 649, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas1

Family

Sheldon C. Chatham b. May, 1855, d. April 29, 1938
Marriage*Emma Brown married Sheldon C. Chatham, son of William C. Chatham and Sarah Clawater, before 1877.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1890] Kansas State Historical Society, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925.
  2. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, From the Harry C. Chatham death certificate.
  3. [S3200] Leavenworth County Genealogical Society, Leavenworth County, Kansas Deaths, 1891-1911.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Harry Clayton Chatham1,2,3,4

M, b. January 31, 1877, d. March 18, 1949
FatherSheldon C. Chatham1,7,5,6 b. May, 1855, d. April 29, 1938
MotherEmma Brown1,5,6 b. circa 1854, d. May 16, 1895
     His Social Security Number was 184-05-9492.6,4 Harry Clayton Chatham was buried at Fernwood Cemetery, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania.6,3 He was born on January 31, 1877 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.2,6,4 He married Margaret J. Mixner in 1906 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.8,9,6,10 Harry Clayton Chatham died on March 18, 1949 at Haverford Township, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania, at age 72.6

Census Records

1880Dwelling 16, District 60, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri1
1885Dwelling 148, Atchison, Atchison Co., Kansas5
1895Dwelling 649, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas5
1900Dwelling 86, District 573, Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania7
1910Dwelling 22, District 1142, Ward 44, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania11
1920Dwelling 208, District 1200, Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania9
1930Dwelling 246, District 75, Haverford Township, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania12

Occupation

1895Factory worker5
1900Bookkeeper7
1910Cashier11
1920Cashier9
1930Cashier12

Family

Margaret J. Mixner b. August 2, 1881, d. October, 1975
Marriage*Harry Clayton Chatham married Margaret J. Mixner in 1906 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.8,9,6,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S9268] Fernwood Cemetery, Delaware Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S1890] Kansas State Historical Society, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925.
  6. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, From the Harry C. Chatham death certificate.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3157] Philadelphia County Pennsylvania Clerk of the Orphans' Court., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index, 1885-1951.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, From the Ruth Chatham death certificate.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  14. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  15. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.

Margaret J. Mixner1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 2, 1881, d. October, 1975
     Margaret J. Mixner was buried at Fernwood Cemetery, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania.5 Her Social Security Number was 171-50-0105.6 She was born on August 2, 1881 at Pennsylvania.7,6 As of 1906,her married name was Chatham.1 She married Harry Clayton Chatham, son of Sheldon C. Chatham and Emma Brown, in 1906 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1,2,3,4 Margaret J. Mixner died in October, 1975 at Pennsylvania at age 94.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 22, District 1142, Ward 44, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania7
1920Dwelling 208, District 1200, Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania2
1930Dwelling 246, District 75, Haverford Township, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania8

Family

Harry Clayton Chatham b. January 31, 1877, d. March 18, 1949
Marriage*Margaret J. Mixner married Harry Clayton Chatham, son of Sheldon C. Chatham and Emma Brown, in 1906 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1,2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3157] Philadelphia County Pennsylvania Clerk of the Orphans' Court., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index, 1885-1951.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, From the Harry C. Chatham death certificate.
  4. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, From the Ruth Chatham death certificate.
  5. [S9268] Fernwood Cemetery, Delaware Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  10. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  11. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.

Walter Eugene Chatham1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 4, 1899, d. May 26, 1953
FatherSheldon C. Chatham1,2,8,4 b. May, 1855, d. April 29, 1938
MotherRose Anne McKenna1,2,8,4 b. July 4, 1864, d. June 11, 1942
     Walter Eugene Chatham was buried at Saint Denis Cemetery, 2401 St. Denis Lane, Havertown, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania.4,7 He was born on November 4, 1899 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.4,6 He married Jane M. Buckley in 1923 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.3,5,9,10 Walter Eugene Chatham died on May 26, 1953 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 53.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 86, District 573, Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1
1910Dwelling 130, District 826, Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania2
1920Dwelling 74, District 1194, Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania8
1930Dwelling 28, District 70, Haverford Township, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania11
1940Dwelling 471, District 23-90, Haverford Township, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania12

Occupation

1920Bank bookkeeper8
1930Bank teller11

Family

Jane M. Buckley b. May 6, 1896, d. July 28, 1977
Marriage*Walter Eugene Chatham married Jane M. Buckley in 1923 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.3,5,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3157] Philadelphia County Pennsylvania Clerk of the Orphans' Court., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index, 1885-1951.
  4. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, From the Walter E. Chatham death certificate.
  5. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, From the Walter Eugene Chatham, Jr. death certificate.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S9271] Saint Denis Cemetery, Delaware Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3186] Philadelphia Inquirer, From the Jane Buckley Chatham obituary in the Jul 29, 1977 edition.
  10. [S9273] Kimble Funeral Home, online www.thekimblefuneralhome.com, From the Rosemary Catherine Forrey obituary.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Margaret Rose Chatham1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 23, 1907, d. June 25, 2001
FatherHarry Clayton Chatham1,6 b. January 31, 1877, d. March 18, 1949
MotherMargaret J. Mixner1,6 b. August 2, 1881, d. October, 1975
     Margaret Rose Chatham was buried at Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania.3 Her Social Security Number was 184-48-0431.7 She was born on June 23, 1907 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.2,7 As of July 18, 1928,her married name was Stowman.5 She married Kenneth Woodmere Stowman on July 18, 1928 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.3,4,5,8 Margaret Rose Chatham died on June 25, 2001 at White Horse Village, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania, at age 94.3,7 She STOWMAN, on June 25, 2001, MARGARET R. (nee Chatham), age 94, of Whitehorse Village formerly of West Chester, wife of the late Kenneth W., mother of her late daughter Janet S. Schumacher, sister of the late Helen O'Hara, survived by her nephew Joseph (Skip) of Warrensburg, MO. Funeral Service, Friday, 1:30 PM in the Frank C. Videon Funeral Home, Sproul and Lawrence Rds., Broomall where friends are invited to call after 1 P.M. Internment Glenwood Cem. on June 27, 2001.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 22, District 1142, Ward 44, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1
1920Dwelling 208, District 1200, Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania6
1930Dwelling 1036, District 451, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania9
1940Dwelling 8, District 23-91, Haverford Township, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania10

Family

Kenneth Woodmere Stowman b. September 7, 1906, d. September 10, 1986
Marriage*Margaret Rose Chatham married Kenneth Woodmere Stowman on July 18, 1928 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.3,4,5,8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  3. [S3186] Philadelphia Inquirer, From the Margaret R. Stowman obituary in the Jun 27, 2001 edition.
  4. [S3157] Philadelphia County Pennsylvania Clerk of the Orphans' Court., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index, 1885-1951.
  5. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3186] Philadelphia Inquirer, From the Kenneth W. Stowman obituary in the Sep 12, 1986 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Helen Marie Chatham1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 28, 1910, d. March 15, 1964
FatherHarry Clayton Chatham1,2,3,4,5 b. January 31, 1877, d. March 18, 1949
MotherMargaret J. Mixner1,2,3,4,5 b. August 2, 1881, d. October, 1975
     Her Social Security Number was 166-09-3713.4 Helen Marie Chatham was buried at Fernwood Cemetery, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania.4 Her married name was O'Hara.4 She married Joseph O'Hara Jr.4,6 Helen Marie Chatham was born on September 28, 1910 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.3,4,5 She died on March 15, 1964 at Haverford Township, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania, at age 53.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 208, District 1200, Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1
1930Dwelling 246, District 75, Haverford Township, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania2
1940Dwelling 303, District 23-94, Haverford Township, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania7

Occupation

1930Insurance secretary2
1940Insurance company clerk7

Family

Joseph O'Hara Jr. b. June 4, 1910, d. July 16, 1998
Marriage*Helen Marie Chatham married Joseph O'Hara Jr.4,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  4. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  5. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  6. [S9270] Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, online www.sweeneyphillipsholdren.com.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Jane M. Buckley1,2,3

F, b. May 6, 1896, d. July 28, 1977
     Jane M. Buckley was buried at Saint Denis Cemetery, 2401 St. Denis Lane, Havertown, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania.4,3 Her Social Security Number was 172-24-6454.5 She was born on May 6, 1896 at Reading, Berks Co., Pennsylvania; Her obituary has her birth year as 1899.3,5 As of 1923,her married name was Chatham.1 She married Walter Eugene Chatham, son of Sheldon C. Chatham and Rose Anne McKenna, in 1923 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1,2,3,6 Jane M. Buckley died on July 28, 1977 at Princeton, Mercer Co., New Jersey, at age 81.3,7 She Jane Buckley Chatham, 78, died Thursday at the Princeton Medical Center, Princeton, N.J. She was born in Reading and lived for many years in Merwood. She had been a resident of Princeton since 1976. She was the widow of Walter E. Chatham. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Rosemary C. Forrey; a son, John S; a sister and seven grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m., Monday at St. Denis Church, Havertown. Burial will be in St. Denis Cemetery. on July 29, 1977.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 28, District 70, Haverford Township, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania8
1940Dwelling 471, District 23-90, Haverford Township, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania9

Family

Walter Eugene Chatham b. November 4, 1899, d. May 26, 1953
Marriage*Jane M. Buckley married Walter Eugene Chatham, son of Sheldon C. Chatham and Rose Anne McKenna, in 1923 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1,2,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3157] Philadelphia County Pennsylvania Clerk of the Orphans' Court., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index, 1885-1951.
  2. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, From the Walter Eugene Chatham, Jr. death certificate.
  3. [S3186] Philadelphia Inquirer, From the Jane Buckley Chatham obituary in the Jul 29, 1977 edition.
  4. [S9271] Saint Denis Cemetery, Delaware Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S9273] Kimble Funeral Home, online www.thekimblefuneralhome.com, From the Rosemary Catherine Forrey obituary.
  7. [S8391] New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey, Death Index, 1901-2017.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.